The pilot portion of this study is to determine the feasibility of utilizing AF CARE to provide lifestyle modification support to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The prospective, RCT portion of this study compare cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), AF knowledge, AF Symptom Severity and Burden, and QOL between and within the wait list group and the AF CARE group at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11
Patients will receive personalized messages twice weekly that will include behavior recommendations for CVRF reduction and AF education based on the initially entered psychographic profile and data entered.
Participants will be given recommendations for CVRF reduction based on their initial American Heart Association Life Simple 7 (LS7) assessment and will be provided educational materials and be wait listed for digital app 3 months later
Stanford Health Care
Stanford, California, United States
Percentage of Text Messages That Were Reviewed
Time frame: Baseline through month 6
Percentage of Emails Opened and Clicked Through
Percentage of emails opened, and of those opened, the percentage of emails clicked through
Time frame: Baseline through month 6
Cardiovascular Risk Factor Score
The American Heart Association Life Simple 7 (LS7) is a calculated score using lab values, biometric measurements, and patient dietary responses. Score range: 0 to 10; 0 = most risk, 10 = least risk
Time frame: Baseline, month 3, month 6, and month 12
Change From Baseline in Knowledge Related to Atrial Fibrillation
AF knowledge assessed with the Jessa AF Knowledge Score calculated from a 16 question self- reported questionnaire with a scoring range from 0-16, 16 indicating greater knowledge.
Time frame: Baseline, month 3, month 6, and month 12
Change From Baseline in AF Quality of Life Score
Quality of Life assessed using a patient completed questionnaire, Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality of Life Questionnaire (AFEQT). The AFEQT score is a combined score of 21 items; overall score range is 21 to 100, with a higher score representing greater QOL.
Time frame: Baseline, month 3, month 6, and month 12
Change From Baseline in AF Symptom Severity
AF symptom severity assessed with the Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms Severity Scale (AFSS). The AFSS is a patient self-reported questionnaire that contains 21 questions, with 7 questions that provide calculated scores for AF symptom severity (0-35) with higher scores representing greater severity.
Time frame: Baseline, month 3, month 6, and month 12
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Change From Baseline in AF Symptom Burden
AF symptom burden assessed with the Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Severity Scale. The AFSS is a patient self-reported questionnaire that contains 21 questions that provides calculated scores for AF Burden, calculated in the following manner; AF Burden = AF frequency + AF duration + AF severity. Each of the 3 measures contribute equally to the AF burden score, and each measure ranges from 1-10 to yield Total AF Burden scores ranging from 3-30. Higher scores indicate greater AF burden.
Time frame: Baseline, month 3, month 6, and month 12